Diddy Kong Swings Into Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS

Coinciding with the release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze in North America and Europe, Nintendo has announced that Diddy Kong, DK’s simian sidekick and one of the playable characters in the new side-scroller, will be returning to the ring in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS!

Diddy Kong is the 24th fighter to join the games’ roster, marking his second appearance in the series to date. Based on the handful of screenshots posted over on the official Smash Bros. website (which can be found at the link below), it seems he’ll be retaining much of his moveset from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, including his Peanut Popgun and signature Rocketbarrel jet pack. Director Masahiro Sakurai has also confirmed via Miiverse that Diddy’s “flexibility” has been increased this time around, allowing him to stretch his arms further when he attacks.

Are you excited to see Diddy Kong return in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS? What other character do you want to see join the games’ roster? Let us know in the comments!